Evaluating Remote Work Productivity Claims

Very Hard Critical Reasoning Evaluating Data Arguments

In a recent study, researchers observed the impact of remote work on employee productivity across various sectors. The study revealed that 70% of workers who transitioned to remote work reported a boost in productivity, while 30% felt their productivity had declined. The researchers concluded that remote work generally leads to higher productivity levels for a majority of employees.

However, critics argue that this conclusion may be misleading due to a potential bias in the sample. They assert that only employees who were already high performers may have chosen to continue working remotely, while those who struggled with productivity may have been more likely to return to the office.

Based on this argument, which of the following statements, if true, would most seriously weaken the researchers' conclusion?

In the study, employees working in the tech sector reported the highest levels of productivity when working remotely.

A significant number of companies reported an increase in overall team productivity, regardless of remote or in-office work.

Many employees who initially reported higher productivity when working remotely later expressed a desire to return to the office.

Most employees who continue to work remotely have been with their companies for over five years.

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